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Witnesses urge broader enforcement, not just higher fines, as committee reviews SB 151 on accessible parking fraud and penalties
Summary
SB 151 would raise fines for illegal parking in accessible spaces and change how fine revenue is split; sponsors and disability advocates urged stronger enforcement and infrastructure improvements rather than relying solely on higher fines.
Sen. Daryl Abbas introduced Senate Bill 151 to increase the fine for illegal parking in an accessible (handicapped) space from $250 to $500 and to change the revenue split so municipalities receive a larger share. The bill also proposed a separate, lower penalty for failure to display a valid placard; that provision was amended during the Senate floor process and remains under discussion.
Sen. Abbas said the change reflects frequent and repeated illegal parking that prevents people with disabilities from accessing businesses and services. He told the…
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